As if Super Science Saturday couldn't get any better, we found a little boy who shares the SAME birthday as Splasher and Diver, our River Otters. They are both turning 6 today! Our new human friend even brought our otters... Learn More

We are thrilled to be one of the seven organizations that received a DP&L Signature Grant yesterday. With help from companies like Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) the Boonshoft Museum is can work year-round... Learn More

Today at 10:00 a.m. a sleepy Rosie woke up to declare that there would be six more weeks of winter. Our resident groundhog stayed for a quick snack and then scampered off into her enclosure to finish her long winter'... Learn More

On Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Rosie, Dayton's favorite groundhog and meteorologist will predict the future of Dayton's weather. Before the big reveal, we want to know what YOU think! Are we in form more snow or... Learn More

We would like to take a moment to thank you—that’s right--YOU! Thanks to your generous donations during December’s ‪#‎MembershipMatters‬campaign we were able to gift 105 Family Memberships to University of Dayton... Learn More

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You can’t think of the holidays without thinking of cookies! From gingerbread houses to sweet sugar cookies, everyone has a favorite—including a certain someone who is responsible for magically bringing presents to kiddos across... Learn More